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Didn't enjoy it though, cause the info was profoundly basic, while the title was misleading and incorrect (not to mention destabilizing for crazy cat ladies (& all vulnerable viewers)). You guys oughtta be on the lookout for "Signs (Unfortunately 🤣) Your Cat Doesn't Respect Your RUclipss, or Believe in Your Journalistic Integrity"
Pleas don't think that your cat doesn't love you if they were in traumatizing or bad situations before you got adopted by them. They might not show the same affection or in the same way than you think they should or how other cats can. Get help from a behavioral therapist or a trusted vet who knows trauma signs in cats.
I think hiring a therapist is a bit much unless you're a millionaire. I've adopted 8 cats over the years, all in varying stages of trauma. I adjust to the cat. They're all different. One wouldn't use a covered litterbox and went into full tornado mode when we tried to get him into a carrier to take him to the vet, so we took the cover off the litterbox and had the vet do home visits. Another one was found terribly injured; the vet had to amputate a leg. He's terrified of the sound of chain saws and almost died when the city was working on power lines across the street for a week. He stopped eating and drinking and went into kidney failure. The vet couldn't help him, and I think leaving him at the vet over the weekend actually made him more despondent. I took him home and fed him with a medicine dropper for three weeks until he got well enough to eat solid food. Six years later, he's still with us, and he gets a lot less stressed over loud noises outside. You have to read the cat and adjust to their needs.
My cat doesn’t look at me too often and never slow blinks, but she sleeps on my body at night, follows me around, trills at me, and purrs when I pet her. Hope she loves me
I had a cat who did not do the slow blink thing, while my nephew cats do. My cat very clearly showed his love and trust in other ways, just as yours does when she sleeps with you and talks with you. Don't worry. Cats have certain common behaviors, but they are also individuals with different life experiences that may affect how they express themselves.
Those are good signs, I wouldn't worry about the slow blinking. If your cat sleeps next to you and follows you around while trilling, that means they value your company.
The slow blinking depends on the cat and where they were raised. Some weren't taught that by their mom. I have 2 cats. One does the slow blink and another doesn't. Both are so sweet and affectionate to me in other ways.
My cat doesn't sleep with me or purr when i pet her. She also doesn't like me petting her cheeks. Then again, she's out hunting all night and i rarely pick her up. She does walk the property with me. She prefers the base of her tail rubbed. She rolls over in the dirt and lets me pet her belly. She brings me the animals she catches to show off and tell me all about it. Point being, not all cats are going to check every box. Each one is different. It's obvious if you are their favorite person.
My cat is almost 10 years old. He is a rescue cat. He came into my life 3 months after my daughter died. Thank you for all this information. I'm going to have to do better. Always room for improvement ❤
Don't let this misguided video fool you, with its super-basic info (about how to tell if a cat is stressed or anxious, *not* if it "doesn't love you") and with its exploitative click-bait title. So sorry for the deeply tragic loss of your child. It hurts to see that this idiotic, uber-simplistic video made you feel like a failure, like you need to "do better." Rescue cats are often traumatized and have a hard time trusting; his own sad history doesn't mean in any way he doesn't love you! How beautiful that you rescued a kitty in the wake of such grief and pain, and how lucky your cat is that you want to keep learning all that's involved with loving him the best you can, and making him as happy as possible. Don't let toxic RUclips titles get in your head; with titles and takes on cat behavior like this, they're just literally making money off of loving, empathic pet owners' doubts, worries, and desire to learn as much as they can about how to care for--& connect with--their animals. There are plenty of more well-informed videos that will let you in on subtle signals of your cat's affection and gratitude and loyalty--even if he's scarred or distrustful, or mysterious in his ways. Most of all, no self-appointed internet "expert" knows more about your beloved kitty than you do ❤️❤️❤️
I've got a three year old cat, Basra, who was born to a feral mother who abandoned him. He's the least affectionate cat I've ever known- Slow blinking at him makes him get up and leave lol. I adopted him at three or so months old and it took him until he was a good year or so before I'd have said we were even friends! But at the same time, he's enormously clingy and if something gives him a fright, he'll come haring in to get on my lap or beside me. I'm glad he came home with me, we know where we stand with each other and it saddens me to think if he'd gone to a family with children, or someone who wanted a lap cat, that they might have dumped him for being so reserved. Also, I think it was lacking socialisation or something, but the affection he does show is really messed up lmao. He'll thrash his tail violently when he's happy and just chilling, and will randomly reach out and pat me with increasing violence until I give him scratches.
My cat started out feral, I allowed her inside after she got used to me outside. She’s still partially feral, she’s mean some times, I just give her the space she needs. She comes and goes through the doggy door. She has food, filtered water from a fountain, a cat tower, treats, cat nip, toys…she’s spoiled. I know she loves, me, but her living outside feral for two years, means she’s not 100% trusting and runs from others, I can live with that.
Thanks for stepping up! My ex girlfriend brought one in after feeding him for about 2 months, whenever she found him 20 miles away living in an alley next to a restaurant. Then she kept him in the spare room and spent time with him off and on for a few months. He'd love bite and he would latch on to her arms and she had long deep scratches all over both arms for months. Sometimes he'd come out and investigate the house and the 3 other cats she dragged in, saved. Finally one evening he came out to watch the Detroit Tiger's game with me after he sniffed me out and he hopped up on my lap! Then he found a moth flying round and we noticed he could stand on his rear legs for minutes at a time 😄 She was a little upset that he chose me the 1st few days but he ended up Up her butt 24/7.
@@TyDomi ~ That’s awesome. Seems some feral cats just have it good and I’m glad. I’m glad you’ve made a new friend and I love when they watch TV, it’s so funny. Mine snuggles up and watches “Sons Of Anarchy” with me, seems to be her favorite. Thank you and your girlfriend for giving your kitty a chance. I’m sure it took a lot of patience and understanding, that’s all they need. It takes time, but they eventually find trust and start loving us back. ❤️ I had about 16 ferals at one point, living in my yard. It took me almost three years to catch the original, she had three litters before I caught her and had her fixed. My feral now is one of three from her first littler. I was lucky, working with a rescue, I was able to get all of the cats, but two, fixed snd released. I did have two litters born in my guest room. It was a long two years working to get them all fixed, socialized and homed, the ones who I didn’t release. All but four of the kittens found homes. Two were babies of the feral living in my house, they died because she sucked as a mom. I was able to bottle feed one and it lived and a friend took her. The mom of my feral has lived here for over ten years. Sadly, I came home to a huge hawk sitting in my cement birdbath, watching under my deck. The last two kittens that I was unable to catch, were gone and then big cats started to disappear. I had to learn very quickly, the circle of life is 100% real. We also have huge owls that hunt the neighborhood and I’ve noticed the amount of ferals has decreased quite a bit in the last year.
My cat is 23 years old. He will be 24 in June. The very concept of him not wanting to be petted is odd to me. If I am in the house my cat is on me. If he wakes up and is not touching me he cries out. This is not a new thing. He has been doing this for over 2 decades.
My cat exhibited these symptoms through our first few months with her. She’s especially anxious and she’s adjusting very well and is incredibly affectionate with my fiance and I. She does love us since she lays on us and gives kisses, so I don’t think she hates us. A lot of this is just anxiety. That’s just my experience!!
@@martineg3gaming490 No, I do not have it wrong, you do. The person was using the objective case and the pronouns need to be in the same case. It is incorrect to say "with my fiance and with I," and it should be "with my fiance and with me." You can leave out the second "with" for efficiency and just say "with my fiance and me." Maybe you should take your own advice and not correct people and be wrong.
@@Elriuhilu @Elriuhilu except you're wrong about the "correction" in your reply too. Firstly, it's not grammatically correct to say, "with my fiance and with me." The efficienct version you gave is the correct version. My response involves the entire sentence. It's a giant run-on sentence that is more grammatically wrong than "fiance and I". If you're going to correct someone's grammar, do so, but actually correct more than just a singular part of it.
@@martineg3gaming490 Oh ok, so you're being pedantic for attention. A giant run on sentence in casual conversation is common and normal. Using the wrong case makes communication less clear.
I adopted a feral cat who came and laid on my deck and was starving to death as a 3-month-old kitten approx. She would run and hide when I went out there and eat the food I left her when I left. I provided her with good shelter and she wouldn't use it for a long time. I finally started laying on the deck flat not moving and eventually which took some time she started walking around me. Pretty soon she was touching me and sniffing me and I didn't make a move. That was the way we started to build our relationship. It was raining one day and she was soaking wet and I grabbed her up with a towel and brought her inside. She was very afraid, I placed her in a crate that I have. Anyway we just went from there... I had her treated for fleas worms immunized and spayed an groomed.She is now living in the house with us and she is very happy and I can tell she is and she loves me but she is a little different than a cat that you get that's socialized. we're still working on this. I love her desperately because she does seem so happy to have a home.
I had three cats, all of whom I rescued from a feral colony when they were very young. None of them exhibited any of these traits. Someone once commented that they had never seen cats that stared as much as my trio. I only wish that they could have lived for fifty years.
it seems they really loved you and appreciated what you did. sadly feline friends wont follow us trough the whole life but as long as dem kittys are happy you did good. i like to imagine my cats are waiting for me in heaven, i am not christian but that idea helps me
Videos of cats show me that some people think that scaring a cat if funny, or laughing when they fall before checking them. People's behaviors are also why some cats have trust issues with people.
😍 My Molly is like that! She has hyperdisplasha or something so her head bobs in every direction while eating which makes a mess with the 1 tablespoon of wet food twice a day but is the only 1 of 3 cats to eat scattered food! She hops on the arm of the recliner and rams and rubs her nose and cheeks all over my face, kisses me if I'm there before and after sleeps. In the AM she says get in the recliner with me and give me treats for TLC 😻 or just TLC! She goats me into chasing her at least twice a day and she reminds me of Looney Toons cartoons when sitting at her window she gets so excited when seeing different animals she'll hop down and run around the house! Sometimes 2-3 or 3-5 and sometimes up and down the basement steps 😼😹😸 And when I come home she always meets me at the door then runs into the kitchen to see if she got anything!
Oh yeah for her 1st 2 yrs if I left she would meow bloody murder the whole time I was gone so she would follow me out into the car and drive all over sitting on my lap and the dashboard 😂 Decker also did this and yes the teenage girls at Tim Hortons loved them and always spoiled them up with treats
My oldest cat doesn't like being rubbed affectionately, only when she initiates, I think she loves me but has a very unique personality. My other cat is very affectionate and needy, but does excessive scratching. Both of them are rescues but I got the second one when he was already an adult, so getting him to trust me, adapt and give and receive love was a journey, he still has stress responses to his trauma while living on street. I take in that both love me but have their own quirks.
My kitty was the one who paid more attention to me when I was at my friend's when she was finding homes for six kitties found abandoned in her sister's side yard so I feel like my kitty chose me. She's not a hugger, but neither am I so yeah we fit, lol. She has begun to slow blink...she's nearly eight months old. She winks at me sometimes too. She was about three weeks old when she chose me and I took her home.
My feline companion has a more stunningly active tail than any other with whom I've been attached to. He often is twitching and swishing it in the manner I've always associated with annoyance, while clearly not in any way displeased, such as while getting attention he requested, and otherwise purring and displaying his belly for petting. He confounds me.
Ever meet an autistic person? We stem to direct physical sensation and emotions through our bodies. If there is no other signs of stress, then don't worry about it.
I love watching my two cats' tails. They're a mood-barometer, and seeing certain positions is a quick way of finding that a kitty is feeling scared or under the weather. Often in the morning, my girl comes running into the room with her tail straight up and quivering. That's her excited-and-happy greeting.
The cats can't really blame us; a 'quiver' (✨) is diametrically opposed to a 'twitch' (🔪), and we just have to hope we figure it out before we bleed to death. Don't they understand we're fragile big dumb apes!? Or are they training _us!?_
One thing not mentioned in the video to deter scratching is redirection & positive reinforcement! I know this sounds wild but hear me out! I worked with children, youth & adults to assist in managing some of their behaviours.. With my cats I taught them both to scratch their cat tree's (posts) only! I give them half a treat when they scratch their cat tree paired with verbal praise. I'll say,"Good job post!" Then once they got familiar with that I switched it to, "Good job scratching your post!" They would go to scratch furniture/anything else they shouldn't scratch. I would immediately correct it by firmly saying, "No". I would then gently pick them up, my hands over their paws, GENTLY! I would scratch their claws on the cat tree then say GOOD JOB POST! Give them a half treat and then scratch the post myself lmao just to label, "post" (vs cat tree. 1 word's easier to remember than 2). I would scratch the post then say post! In a positive tone. Then say good job post! As I scratched it 😂 I did that for like.. 3 weeks? It was annoying initially for sure. Because you have to redirect and praise every single time. But once they realize you'll follow thru with atleast a verbal praise, they stop the unwanted scratching. Both my cat's only scratch their cat trees. I do have to say, "Good job post! All done". after they scratch for treats like 3x in a row 😂
I hope that the poor guinea pig (at 2:20) being ‘played’ with is well looked after. It looked a bit traumatised by the kitten’s pawing and the kitten may naturally see it as prey. Maybe the owner is trying to socialise the kitten with a pet guinea pig, but it doesn’t seem fair to stress the guinea pig or risk injury by mixing these two if the kitten continues to exhibits these behaviours towards it.
Yes, you are right, it doesnt fit together. Poor Thing. Cat getting bigger and no animal should be traumatized. Guinea pigs are very sensitive animals.
Nah what this vid is saying is legit. We all like to cuddle and pet out cats but if U want some let your cat choose when. Let the cat come to you instead. You'll see
My cat shows all the affection until I show affection back. Then he gets all distant and distrusting. I get that cats don’t like being attacked with hugs and smothered with kisses, but it is his fault for being cat
Lol it’s not his fault he’s a cat! I heard a saying once: “Dogs teach responsibility; cats teach consent.” My kitty loves to follow me around and wants me to pet her, but only a few times before walking away. Then she comes right back and paws at me for more pets. She can only take so many pets at a time, even though she likes them. I just wait for her to come right back, if she wants to. But it’s important to wait for their consent, rather than forcing pets on them. Lol I don’t mean to sound preachy here! That’s just how I’ve always had cats let me pet them-go very slooooowly with them, and pet them on their terms. Some cats may just not like lots of pet-pets, and that’s their prerogative.
@@mariecarie1 no I'm definitely aware they can easily get over stimulated by patting especially down the back, but I just dont have the self control to not pick him up and hug and kiss his little head like a baby, especially when he comes running up to me meowing and purring with glee. He's just the most perfect little angel for me and i know 'm going to regret not doing it as much as I do when he finally passes. Overall he's a very happy meow meow and we have a very tight bond to the point where if the streets are empty enough he'll follow me where ever I'm going until it's too far out of his boundaries or I get to my car.
My Neo is a shelter cat, I adopted him about a month and a half ago. I was a bit worried that he doesn't like me, with this video I am relieved to know he likes me after all. He may just have some issues still from the previous family, and he is very young and very much likes to play/hunt. I also believe that he needs a bit of time to get used to be petted, he doesn't seem to like it right now, so maybe he needs more time and patience. But he does give me blinks and the other night he was washing my hair.
They can take time to warm up, and they show affection in a wide variety of ways. Grooming you is *definitely* one of them; the little guy loves you, even if he doesn't know how to show it yet.
I'm a foster for cats and have had one at home for months now. She is heavily traumatized and was hiding all the time in the beginning 😢 now she is much more relaxed with us, her family, but she still hides whenever a new person comes to visit. She is very affectionate when she feels relaxed, greets me at the door when I come home from work and scratches a cardboard scratcher from excitement, then turns around, meows and cuddles with me again 🥺 she also likes to sleep on our laps, she can't wait for someone to sit or lie down so she can hop on 🥰
I take care of my neighbour's cats while on vacation. They wanted to find a new home for their peeing cat. Since I would be taking care of him for a week, I asked if I could do whatever I wanted. I set up a second litter box, used my own better-quality litter instead of the crappy sand, installed my drinking fountain instead of the tiny cup, and fed him homeopathic drops for a few days as he showed urinary symptoms. I left them my stuff for a month to prove it works. No new pee. They bought all the same stuff. It's been two months. It's the first cause of pet abandon and can be solved with common sense and some cat knowledge.
My cat is 15 yrs old. All you have said is true with my cat I love her and she loves me. I have to tell her and kiss her good night before she comes to bed with me.
I have never treated my two cats as my "fur babies". They're not my kids, they're my roommates. They've lived with me since they were 3 months old. I behave with them the way they behave with each other. So, yes, when I'm displeased, I hiss at them. Lol. They come to me to ask for belly rubs! They sleep belly up a lot when I'm in the room. They think I'm a weird looking two footed bald cat. Lol.
My cat tends to sleep a lot under my bed. But I don’t think she’s hiding though. She has no issue sleeping on a sofa or on one of us. And she’s usually coming out when she hears me coming home.
Growing up with dogs my whole life, I completely DO NOT understand cats. Dogs seem to communicate directly with you, whereas cats communicate with their relation to the environment they share with you. They also do not seem to understand negative reinforcements as readily as dogs do, so I have to lead the cat toward good behavior. It's a completely foreign language to me.
My cats sit with me on the bed/couch, they'll even fight over proximity, who gets the most attention and belly rubs but usually they'll sit with their butts facing each other and having a tail battle with both tails flicking at each other like swords. To really make the other angry enough to get up and leave they sit with their butt in the other's face and flick their tail. I use my mouse in my left hand and keep it next to to my left leg instead of next to the computer so neither cat can sit on my left side and I only have my right hand available for belly rubs but I also need it to smoke weed and drink coffee. I wish I had more hands.
Every time I look at my cat it looks right back at me, it always meows and I say "is that so" or something similar. After I say something it always flops down and rolls over. It also follows me every where when I leave my room, because it likes to eat wires I can't let it in my room so I usually have to either pick him up before I go in to place him down as I close the door or I will have a chase on my hands. The only thing on this list my cat dose is lack of response, sometimes it will ignore me but when that happens I just go about what I needed to do and leave him alone, does not happen often though.
I always think these videos refer only to indoor cats. My partner and I have had many cats over the last 30 years. When we lived in the city, in large apartments our cats behaved very differently to the way our current cats, who come and go as they please behave. When the weather is bad they are indoors and very affectionate. When it’s good we hardly see them except when they come in to eat unless we are also outside when they hang out with us.
My Mews is normally a loving little orange boy. But we've hid hard times and had to move 3 times since the start of 2024, so he's very stressed. Im doing my best to accommodate for him, but at the moment he has been clingy to to boyfriend when hes usually a mama's boy, but my bf is a sweetheart to him so i just leave them be and he comes to me when he wants to and I treasure our time together ❤
I'm so very blessed to have been raised and live with cats my whole life. Was guarded by my beloved Luther (rip) from the bassinette. So I think I've known all this just innately but not having my cats affection is inconceivable to me. They've always been my well understood friends. I just cant imagine why they've a reputation for being cold to some people.
I thought cats staring into your eyes was a sign of mistrust. I keep hearing all these contradicting things all over the internet I don't frickin know what to believe anymore..... And I still don't know if my cat hates me or not....
One of my cats moves it's tail like it is nervous even, if it comes to me to for pets. Sometimes it is glued to me, purrs with happines and demands pets, while it still moves the tail with agression 😮 I mostly understand cats, but this is so mixed constant behaviour, that I can not figure out, what that means 😮 Any ideas people?
My cat pees in the litterbox but often poops just IN FRONT of the litterbox and i haven't been able to associate the possible problem because he does it even if i'm at home with him. Back to work, shower and while i'm dining he cry in the bathroom and if i don't go there he poops outside the litterbox. If i arrive in time he runs in the litterbox and poops inside. It's like he want to be guarded only when he have to poop. Maybe because he often does the same when i'm pooping. I can guarantee it's a perfectly healthy, happy and really calm chubby neutered scottishfold. How much i want to be in his mind...
@@usps7658 his is the only solution I haven't tried. You made me remember having once heard that cats would ideally prefer to piss and shit in different litter boxes...Let's buy this 2 litterbox hoping for the best but I wouldn't bet on it...I believe he does it for attention or to be guarded 😅
My cat is a very good boy. However, he is very picky about his food. The vet says he's perfectly health and the right weight. He just doesn't seem to eat or eats very little.
I have a cat who was feral. But, now she will not get off me. When I sleep, she has to sleep next to me. When I sit, she has to be on my lap. If my husband is next to me, she will climb over him, and get on my lap. But, then again. He works 12hr shifts, my daughter does not live at home, but comes home on her days off to do laundry, Cats also know how much you love them.
If it can't appreciate the love, care and safety that you provide it then it simply needs to go. I think many in the comments section only think of 'Western' cats?! There are millions of cats around the world living on the streets in very poor conditions. Giving them a caring home, nutritious food, comfort and security is more than what most cats will ever receive. There are human beings that require my attention rather more than me trying to 'figure out' and change by behaviour for a cat?!
Cat my wife bonded with is messed up. She acts scared. She only approaches me when hungry. I usually bond well with neighbor's cats. I had one cat who I bonded with. Once in a lifetime.
you: "let them come to you" My cat: "I'll pass on that." lol my cat NEVER comes to me for much of anything besides food an that's it lol. He def. is no cuddler what-so-ever which is a shame because I am and my late cat was who used to sleep by my side near my chin every night. sadly this one obviously is different. and different breed for that matter. he rather be elsewhere or looking out the window then cuddling up.
My rehomed cat left a room within seconds of my entering the room. 7 months in she started laying at the foot of my mattress for few hours while I sleep. Yesterday for the first time she stretched out on the sofa next to me, groomed herself and napped. She still shuns my physical touches 50% of the time. Get yourself a stuffed cat to pet. I did that to avoid over petting my real cat.
the less you approach them, the more they'll approach you to get any social needs met. they learn they need to ask for attention and how to ask for it, and both of these are good things. best of luck to you, and i hope your cat makes progress in this area like the wind! [also them coming to check on you for any reason is a good sign]
My cat excessively licks but it isn't herself. She follows me around and licks my legs, if I'm sitting down then she jumps up to lick my area or if I am in bed she climbs up and licks my arms, face and hair lol. Any idea ?
My cat flicks their tail a lot. Aggressively flicking their tail, but my cat normally does that when he's looking out of a window. He flicks his tail sometimes when he Isn't looking out of a window and I've always known he's unhappy, but forgot what it means but my family always compares him to a dog and say he's 'happy' even though he's a feline. A lot of people I know(including my family) will call their cat a cat-dog that their cat's like a dog. Even so, their movement of their tails' means the same. I never understood when people say cats wagging their tail like that are happy. I'm gonna somehow make improvement on my cat being more calm/happy.
My cat breed lynx / Siamese breed wags his tail when he plays with my newish cat and he like thumps his tail on the ground but not like fast does that mean he's enjoying it or doesn't like it?
😂 This is hilarious 😂 Gotta go further though..... Make a vid titled ( 7 signs your cat hates you and is trying to kill you).... 😂 Please make that video.... Please Please Please 😂
Most chatGPT *ss video i've heard in a while. Mf like, "Did your cat sneeze? They may be showing signs of anxiety. Did your cat purr too long? Anxiety, or uncomfortable in their environment. Did your cat stick their butt up when you patted it? This is a sign of anxiety and should be corrected by the owner otherwise environment." Zzz
I have to disagree...cats making direct eye contact can be a sign of dominance. They will make contact then look away - its not lack of love, but respect. Before we think our cats have "emotional" issues if they have litter box issues, have you changed the litter brand? Have you cleaned the box? There should be a box for "each" cat plus one. You as an owner can tell if something is off. Know your cat and trust your instincts.
My maines loves me he's a nebelung or a long haired Russian blue. Idk what is it but all cats love me even feral cats will come up to me and rub on me cats that hate people will rub on my legs
"7 Signs That Unfortunately Your Cat Doesn't Love You" = sadistic clickbait for Desperate, Lonely "Cat People." What you then list are signs a person's cat may be suffering, stressed, or communicating needs in a way their owners don't understand; NONE of these things are signs "Your Cat Doesn't Love You." Shame on you for taking what would otherwise be an (somewhat, on a basic level) informative and useful article, but instead, giving it a headline and scary context, in a direct attempt to capitalize on crazy sad cat ppl's worst fears. GROSS.
I have a kitten 7 months old. He won't calm down, or listen. Ive had kittens b4 that grew up to be very loving. This one destroys my house, & I have put things away for him not to get into. He has all kinds of toys, scratching post, that he knocks down. I keep trying to teach him, & I could go on but, this comment would go on forever. Any suggestions, I hate to re-home him, maybe I'm not a fit for him? I watch most of your videos & seem to be doing things right? Like I said had kittens/cats b4. Not like this one, any suggestions would be welcomed?
I have a kitty named Ebony. She was just naturally wild and spicy. But she calmed down once she matured. My suggestion is play with him. Get toys you can interact with him. Like yarn or the little fishing pole toys with the little fish or ball at the end of them. That way you will wear him out and he will be more tame. If he’s your only pet, try getting a second kitten around the same age for him to play with.
@@TheeDeadDoll Thank you for the suggestions. Have tried it all except getting another kitten/cat. Really don't want another so, I'm going to keep trying. Like I said had other cats & never had these issues. I'm getting frustrated & worn out. I keep saying another mth but, he gets worse not better. ☹️
@@catwoman6579 Thank you, what are calming plugs? I was going to take him to the vet to see what they say. I might still do that. Really is a challenge, keeps me up at night getting into things. It's just frustrating! 😕
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Didn't enjoy it though, cause the info was profoundly basic, while the title was misleading and incorrect (not to mention destabilizing for crazy cat ladies (& all vulnerable viewers)).
You guys oughtta be on the lookout for
"Signs (Unfortunately 🤣) Your Cat Doesn't Respect Your RUclipss, or Believe in Your Journalistic Integrity"
Pleas don't think that your cat doesn't love you if they were in traumatizing or bad situations before you got adopted by them. They might not show the same affection or in the same way than you think they should or how other cats can. Get help from a behavioral therapist or a trusted vet who knows trauma signs in cats.
I think hiring a therapist is a bit much unless you're a millionaire. I've adopted 8 cats over the years, all in varying stages of trauma. I adjust to the cat. They're all different. One wouldn't use a covered litterbox and went into full tornado mode when we tried to get him into a carrier to take him to the vet, so we took the cover off the litterbox and had the vet do home visits. Another one was found terribly injured; the vet had to amputate a leg. He's terrified of the sound of chain saws and almost died when the city was working on power lines across the street for a week. He stopped eating and drinking and went into kidney failure. The vet couldn't help him, and I think leaving him at the vet over the weekend actually made him more despondent. I took him home and fed him with a medicine dropper for three weeks until he got well enough to eat solid food. Six years later, he's still with us, and he gets a lot less stressed over loud noises outside. You have to read the cat and adjust to their needs.
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My cat doesn’t look at me too often and never slow blinks, but she sleeps on my body at night, follows me around, trills at me, and purrs when I pet her. Hope she loves me
I had a cat who did not do the slow blink thing, while my nephew cats do. My cat very clearly showed his love and trust in other ways, just as yours does when she sleeps with you and talks with you. Don't worry. Cats have certain common behaviors, but they are also individuals with different life experiences that may affect how they express themselves.
Those are good signs, I wouldn't worry about the slow blinking.
If your cat sleeps next to you and follows you around while trilling, that means they value your company.
The slow blinking depends on the cat and where they were raised. Some weren't taught that by their mom. I have 2 cats. One does the slow blink and another doesn't. Both are so sweet and affectionate to me in other ways.
My cat doesn't sleep with me or purr when i pet her. She also doesn't like me petting her cheeks. Then again, she's out hunting all night and i rarely pick her up.
She does walk the property with me. She prefers the base of her tail rubbed. She rolls over in the dirt and lets me pet her belly. She brings me the animals she catches to show off and tell me all about it.
Point being, not all cats are going to check every box. Each one is different. It's obvious if you are their favorite person.
My cat is almost 10 years old. He is a rescue cat. He came into my life 3 months after my daughter died. Thank you for all this information. I'm going to have to do better. Always room for improvement ❤
It's not your fault, he's probably been through a lot and has some trust issues. You're his savior!
@@2k8SpoonThis! Don’t be too hard on yourself. You saved him from the rescue, and that alone is wonderful. You’re doing beautifully I’m sure!
Don't let this misguided video fool you, with its super-basic info (about how to tell if a cat is stressed or anxious, *not* if it "doesn't love you") and with its exploitative click-bait title. So sorry for the deeply tragic loss of your child.
It hurts to see that this idiotic, uber-simplistic video made you feel like a failure, like you need to "do better." Rescue cats are often traumatized and have a hard time trusting; his own sad history doesn't mean in any way he doesn't love you!
How beautiful that you rescued a kitty in the wake of such grief and pain, and how lucky your cat is that you want to keep learning all that's involved with loving him the best you can, and making him as happy as possible.
Don't let toxic RUclips titles get in your head; with titles and takes on cat behavior like this, they're just literally making money off of loving, empathic pet owners' doubts, worries, and desire to learn as much as they can about how to care for--& connect with--their animals.
There are plenty of more well-informed videos that will let you in on subtle signals of your cat's affection and gratitude and loyalty--even if he's scarred or distrustful, or mysterious in his ways.
Most of all, no self-appointed internet "expert" knows more about your beloved kitty than you do ❤️❤️❤️
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My cat loves me, looks into my eyes, squints, slow blinks. Cuddles with me, acompanies me to the bathroom etc
same
I've got a three year old cat, Basra, who was born to a feral mother who abandoned him. He's the least affectionate cat I've ever known- Slow blinking at him makes him get up and leave lol. I adopted him at three or so months old and it took him until he was a good year or so before I'd have said we were even friends! But at the same time, he's enormously clingy and if something gives him a fright, he'll come haring in to get on my lap or beside me. I'm glad he came home with me, we know where we stand with each other and it saddens me to think if he'd gone to a family with children, or someone who wanted a lap cat, that they might have dumped him for being so reserved.
Also, I think it was lacking socialisation or something, but the affection he does show is really messed up lmao. He'll thrash his tail violently when he's happy and just chilling, and will randomly reach out and pat me with increasing violence until I give him scratches.
My cat started out feral, I allowed her inside after she got used to me outside. She’s still partially feral, she’s mean some times, I just give her the space she needs. She comes and goes through the doggy door. She has food, filtered water from a fountain, a cat tower, treats, cat nip, toys…she’s spoiled. I know she loves, me, but her living outside feral for two years, means she’s not 100% trusting and runs from others, I can live with that.
Thanks for stepping up! My ex girlfriend brought one in after feeding him for about 2 months, whenever she found him 20 miles away living in an alley next to a restaurant. Then she kept him in the spare room and spent time with him off and on for a few months. He'd love bite and he would latch on to her arms and she had long deep scratches all over both arms for months. Sometimes he'd come out and investigate the house and the 3 other cats she dragged in, saved. Finally one evening he came out to watch the Detroit Tiger's game with me after he sniffed me out and he hopped up on my lap! Then he found a moth flying round and we noticed he could stand on his rear legs for minutes at a time 😄
She was a little upset that he chose me the 1st few days but he ended up
Up her butt 24/7.
@@TyDomi ~ That’s awesome. Seems some feral cats just have it good and I’m glad. I’m glad you’ve made a new friend and I love when they watch TV, it’s so funny. Mine snuggles up and watches “Sons Of Anarchy” with me, seems to be her favorite. Thank you and your girlfriend for giving your kitty a chance. I’m sure it took a lot of patience and understanding, that’s all they need. It takes time, but they eventually find trust and start loving us back. ❤️
I had about 16 ferals at one point, living in my yard. It took me almost three years to catch the original, she had three litters before I caught her and had her fixed. My feral now is one of three from her first littler. I was lucky, working with a rescue, I was able to get all of the cats, but two, fixed snd released. I did have two litters born in my guest room. It was a long two years working to get them all fixed, socialized and homed, the ones who I didn’t release.
All but four of the kittens found homes. Two were babies of the feral living in my house, they died because she sucked as a mom. I was able to bottle feed one and it lived and a friend took her. The mom of my feral has lived here for over ten years. Sadly, I came home to a huge hawk sitting in my cement birdbath, watching under my deck. The last two kittens that I was unable to catch, were gone and then big cats started to disappear. I had to learn very quickly, the circle of life is 100% real. We also have huge owls that hunt the neighborhood and I’ve noticed the amount of ferals has decreased quite a bit in the last year.
My cat is 23 years old. He will be 24 in June. The very concept of him not wanting to be petted is odd to me. If I am in the house my cat is on me. If he wakes up and is not touching me he cries out. This is not a new thing. He has been doing this for over 2 decades.
Awwwww that's so sweet! Happy Early birthday to him ❤
Happy almost birthday to your baby!
My cat exhibited these symptoms through our first few months with her. She’s especially anxious and she’s adjusting very well and is incredibly affectionate with my fiance and I. She does love us since she lays on us and gives kisses, so I don’t think she hates us. A lot of this is just anxiety. That’s just my experience!!
With my fiance and *me.
@@Elriuhiluno, you have it wrong. Don't correct someone and be wrong. 😂
@@martineg3gaming490 No, I do not have it wrong, you do. The person was using the objective case and the pronouns need to be in the same case. It is incorrect to say "with my fiance and with I," and it should be "with my fiance and with me." You can leave out the second "with" for efficiency and just say "with my fiance and me." Maybe you should take your own advice and not correct people and be wrong.
@@Elriuhilu @Elriuhilu except you're wrong about the "correction" in your reply too. Firstly, it's not grammatically correct to say, "with my fiance and with me." The efficienct version you gave is the correct version.
My response involves the entire sentence. It's a giant run-on sentence that is more grammatically wrong than "fiance and I".
If you're going to correct someone's grammar, do so, but actually correct more than just a singular part of it.
@@martineg3gaming490 Oh ok, so you're being pedantic for attention. A giant run on sentence in casual conversation is common and normal. Using the wrong case makes communication less clear.
I adopted a feral cat who came and laid on my deck and was starving to death as a 3-month-old kitten approx. She would run and hide when I went out there and eat the food I left her when I left. I provided her with good shelter and she wouldn't use it for a long time. I finally started laying on the deck flat not moving and eventually which took some time she started walking around me. Pretty soon she was touching me and sniffing me and I didn't make a move. That was the way we started to build our relationship. It was raining one day and she was soaking wet and I grabbed her up with a towel and brought her inside. She was very afraid, I placed her in a crate that I have. Anyway we just went from there... I had her treated for fleas worms immunized and spayed an groomed.She is now living in the house with us and she is very happy and I can tell she is and she loves me but she is a little different than a cat that you get that's socialized. we're still working on this. I love her desperately because she does seem so happy to have a home.
I had three cats, all of whom I rescued from a feral colony when they were very young. None of them exhibited any of these traits. Someone once commented that they had never seen cats that stared as much as my trio. I only wish that they could have lived for fifty years.
Isn’t that the truth. I take solace in that I did as best as I could to give them a loving, warm and safe place as I could.
it seems they really loved you and appreciated what you did. sadly feline friends wont follow us trough the whole life but as long as dem kittys are happy you did good. i like to imagine my cats are waiting for me in heaven, i am not christian but that idea helps me
Videos of cats show me that some people think that scaring a cat if funny, or laughing when they fall before checking them. People's behaviors are also why some cats have trust issues with people.
No cat has developed trust issues because an owner laughed when the cat fell over
My cat is over affectionate, lol, he constantly gives me kisses and follows me everywhere I go. I love him too pieces ❤❤❤
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😍 My Molly is like that! She has hyperdisplasha or something so her head bobs in every direction while eating which makes a mess with the 1 tablespoon of wet food twice a day but is the only 1 of 3 cats to eat scattered food! She hops on the arm of the recliner and rams and rubs her nose and cheeks all over my face, kisses me if I'm there before and after sleeps. In the AM she says get in the recliner with me and give me treats for TLC 😻 or just TLC! She goats me into chasing her at least twice a day and she reminds me of Looney Toons cartoons when sitting at her window she gets so excited when seeing different animals she'll hop down and run around the house! Sometimes 2-3 or 3-5 and sometimes up and down the basement steps 😼😹😸 And when I come home she always meets me at the door then runs into the kitchen to see if she got anything!
Oh yeah for her 1st 2 yrs if I left she would meow bloody murder the whole time I was gone so she would follow me out into the car and drive all over sitting on my lap and the dashboard 😂 Decker also did this and yes the teenage girls at Tim Hortons loved them and always spoiled them up with treats
My oldest cat doesn't like being rubbed affectionately, only when she initiates, I think she loves me but has a very unique personality. My other cat is very affectionate and needy, but does excessive scratching. Both of them are rescues but I got the second one when he was already an adult, so getting him to trust me, adapt and give and receive love was a journey, he still has stress responses to his trauma while living on street. I take in that both love me but have their own quirks.
Mine is a new rescue- she’s 😈…I am taking my time with her+ lots of encouragement and treats! Lia flips her tail a lot!😊
My kitty was the one who paid more attention to me when I was at my friend's when she was finding homes for six kitties found abandoned in her sister's side yard so I feel like my kitty chose me. She's not a hugger, but neither am I so yeah we fit, lol. She has begun to slow blink...she's nearly eight months old. She winks at me sometimes too. She was about three weeks old when she chose me and I took her home.
Your right she did choose you 💖🐾
Did you know that they are the only mammals that "domesticated" themselves ??
My feline companion has a more stunningly active tail than any other with whom I've been attached to. He often is twitching and swishing it in the manner I've always associated with annoyance, while clearly not in any way displeased, such as while getting attention he requested, and otherwise purring and displaying his belly for petting. He confounds me.
mine is the same way! her tail is almost always active, and if she's more energetic, she thumps it a bunch lol
@@tobyskull666 Simon thumps his like crazy, especially when he's excited! One of his nicknames is "whacky tail" due to that!
@Gaurelin awee that is so cute! Simon sounds adorable☺️ I'd love to use that for my girl as well, could I? her name is Miia🥰
@@tobyskull666 By all means!
Ever meet an autistic person? We stem to direct physical sensation and emotions through our bodies. If there is no other signs of stress, then don't worry about it.
Maybe i should try a scratch post to relieve my stress...
I believe I'll install scratch post walls--for me😻😻😻
Get a Cat 😽😻
@@MelodyMilk I have two cats
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I love watching my two cats' tails. They're a mood-barometer, and seeing certain positions is a quick way of finding that a kitty is feeling scared or under the weather. Often in the morning, my girl comes running into the room with her tail straight up and quivering. That's her excited-and-happy greeting.
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The cats can't really blame us; a 'quiver' (✨) is diametrically opposed to a 'twitch' (🔪), and we just have to hope we figure it out before we bleed to death. Don't they understand we're fragile big dumb apes!? Or are they training _us!?_
One thing not mentioned in the video to deter scratching is redirection & positive reinforcement!
I know this sounds wild but hear me out!
I worked with children, youth & adults to assist in managing some of their behaviours..
With my cats I taught them both to scratch their cat tree's (posts) only! I give them half a treat when they scratch their cat tree paired with verbal praise. I'll say,"Good job post!" Then once they got familiar with that I switched it to, "Good job scratching your post!"
They would go to scratch furniture/anything else they shouldn't scratch. I would immediately correct it by firmly saying, "No". I would then gently pick them up, my hands over their paws, GENTLY! I would scratch their claws on the cat tree then say GOOD JOB POST! Give them a half treat and then scratch the post myself lmao just to label, "post" (vs cat tree. 1 word's easier to remember than 2). I would scratch the post then say post! In a positive tone. Then say good job post! As I scratched it 😂 I did that for like.. 3 weeks? It was annoying initially for sure. Because you have to redirect and praise every single time. But once they realize you'll follow thru with atleast a verbal praise, they stop the unwanted scratching.
Both my cat's only scratch their cat trees. I do have to say, "Good job post! All done". after they scratch for treats like 3x in a row 😂
Lack of affection? More like they plot my demise each and every single day.
Sounds like they got the right idea. 🙄
I hope that the poor guinea pig (at 2:20) being ‘played’ with is well looked after. It looked a bit traumatised by the kitten’s pawing and the kitten may naturally see it as prey. Maybe the owner is trying to socialise the kitten with a pet guinea pig, but it doesn’t seem fair to stress the guinea pig or risk injury by mixing these two if the kitten continues to exhibits these behaviours towards it.
Yes, you are right, it doesnt fit together. Poor Thing. Cat getting bigger and no animal should be traumatized. Guinea pigs are very sensitive animals.
These videos make me sad because I know my cat loves me. I think my cat is just being a cat and doesn't mean to be hurtful.
Nah what this vid is saying is legit. We all like to cuddle and pet out cats but if U want some let your cat choose when. Let the cat come to you instead. You'll see
My cat shows all the affection until I show affection back. Then he gets all distant and distrusting. I get that cats don’t like being attacked with hugs and smothered with kisses, but it is his fault for being cat
Lol it’s not his fault he’s a cat! I heard a saying once: “Dogs teach responsibility; cats teach consent.”
My kitty loves to follow me around and wants me to pet her, but only a few times before walking away. Then she comes right back and paws at me for more pets. She can only take so many pets at a time, even though she likes them. I just wait for her to come right back, if she wants to. But it’s important to wait for their consent, rather than forcing pets on them.
Lol I don’t mean to sound preachy here! That’s just how I’ve always had cats let me pet them-go very slooooowly with them, and pet them on their terms. Some cats may just not like lots of pet-pets, and that’s their prerogative.
@@mariecarie1 no I'm definitely aware they can easily get over stimulated by patting especially down the back, but I just dont have the self control to not pick him up and hug and kiss his little head like a baby, especially when he comes running up to me meowing and purring with glee. He's just the most perfect little angel for me and i know 'm going to regret not doing it as much as I do when he finally passes. Overall he's a very happy meow meow and we have a very tight bond to the point where if the streets are empty enough he'll follow me where ever I'm going until it's too far out of his boundaries or I get to my car.
@@zzzi222 awww I love that you have that connection to your kitty! Sounds like a sweetheart ❤️
My Neo is a shelter cat, I adopted him about a month and a half ago. I was a bit worried that he doesn't like me, with this video I am relieved to know he likes me after all. He may just have some issues still from the previous family, and he is very young and very much likes to play/hunt. I also believe that he needs a bit of time to get used to be petted, he doesn't seem to like it right now, so maybe he needs more time and patience. But he does give me blinks and the other night he was washing my hair.
They can take time to warm up, and they show affection in a wide variety of ways. Grooming you is *definitely* one of them; the little guy loves you, even if he doesn't know how to show it yet.
Thanks for sharing this video. I'm a huge cat lover and these tips are very helpful
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😸💜
Our Mau runs up to my husband and I and lock us really fast then run off causing mischief. We are pretty sure that means she loves us
One of my cats has lashed her tail from day1: speed indicates curiosity versus irritation.
She ( attempts to) rule the house!
I'm a foster for cats and have had one at home for months now. She is heavily traumatized and was hiding all the time in the beginning 😢 now she is much more relaxed with us, her family, but she still hides whenever a new person comes to visit. She is very affectionate when she feels relaxed, greets me at the door when I come home from work and scratches a cardboard scratcher from excitement, then turns around, meows and cuddles with me again 🥺 she also likes to sleep on our laps, she can't wait for someone to sit or lie down so she can hop on 🥰
Thank you for sharing the cat's behavior. I benefit a lot...
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😸💜
I take care of my neighbour's cats while on vacation. They wanted to find a new home for their peeing cat. Since I would be taking care of him for a week, I asked if I could do whatever I wanted. I set up a second litter box, used my own better-quality litter instead of the crappy sand, installed my drinking fountain instead of the tiny cup, and fed him homeopathic drops for a few days as he showed urinary symptoms. I left them my stuff for a month to prove it works. No new pee. They bought all the same stuff. It's been two months. It's the first cause of pet abandon and can be solved with common sense and some cat knowledge.
My cat is 15 yrs old. All you have said is true with my cat I love her and she loves me. I have to tell her and kiss her good night before she comes to bed with me.
I have never treated my two cats as my "fur babies". They're not my kids, they're my roommates. They've lived with me since they were 3 months old. I behave with them the way they behave with each other. So, yes, when I'm displeased, I hiss at them. Lol.
They come to me to ask for belly rubs! They sleep belly up a lot when I'm in the room. They think I'm a weird looking two footed bald cat. Lol.
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Thank you for the informative video!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😸💜
Here i am wondering why are my cats feel sleepy like they slowly closing their eyes when staring at me until today! I knew they love me 😭😭😭😭
Wow my little Lenny literally does none of this. He loves me 😍
Congrats! 😸
My cats often seek me out to be touched. 3 of them like to sleep on me. The others sleep near me.
My cat tends to sleep a lot under my bed. But I don’t think she’s hiding though. She has no issue sleeping on a sofa or on one of us. And she’s usually coming out when she hears me coming home.
He or she definitely loves you 😊
i try to take my cat for walks, she hates touching the ground she woukd rather be held like a baby or stand on my shoulders, i think she might love me
"I learned how to act with my tail and my back" -- Gus the theatre cat
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Growing up with dogs my whole life, I completely DO NOT understand cats. Dogs seem to communicate directly with you, whereas cats communicate with their relation to the environment they share with you. They also do not seem to understand negative reinforcements as readily as dogs do, so I have to lead the cat toward good behavior. It's a completely foreign language to me.
My cats sit with me on the bed/couch, they'll even fight over proximity, who gets the most attention and belly rubs but usually they'll sit with their butts facing each other and having a tail battle with both tails flicking at each other like swords. To really make the other angry enough to get up and leave they sit with their butt in the other's face and flick their tail. I use my mouse in my left hand and keep it next to to my left leg instead of next to the computer so neither cat can sit on my left side and I only have my right hand available for belly rubs but I also need it to smoke weed and drink coffee. I wish I had more hands.
Every time I look at my cat it looks right back at me, it always meows and I say "is that so" or something similar. After I say something it always flops down and rolls over. It also follows me every where when I leave my room, because it likes to eat wires I can't let it in my room so I usually have to either pick him up before I go in to place him down as I close the door or I will have a chase on my hands. The only thing on this list my cat dose is lack of response, sometimes it will ignore me but when that happens I just go about what I needed to do and leave him alone, does not happen often though.
“Cats are independent creatures…” Somehow my boys missed that memo.
Appointment. I have learned a lot from your channel.
I always think these videos refer only to indoor cats. My partner and I have had many cats over the last 30 years. When we lived in the city, in large apartments our cats behaved very differently to the way our current cats, who come and go as they please behave. When the weather is bad they are indoors and very affectionate. When it’s good we hardly see them except when they come in to eat unless we are also outside when they hang out with us.
Had my brothers Cat for last 5 months she obviously loves me more 😂
My Mews is normally a loving little orange boy. But we've hid hard times and had to move 3 times since the start of 2024, so he's very stressed. Im doing my best to accommodate for him, but at the moment he has been clingy to to boyfriend when hes usually a mama's boy, but my bf is a sweetheart to him so i just leave them be and he comes to me when he wants to and I treasure our time together ❤
Thank you for another great video 🤍😽🙏
I'm glad you enjoyed! 😸💜
Thank you for your lovely words!
Thank you for the information! I have 2 kittensthey are about 3 months old. I have made their neuter and spay
How wonderful your life is and will be with Cat's around you
And that you had them "fixed" it is so important !!
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I'm so very blessed to have been raised and live with cats my whole life. Was guarded by my beloved Luther (rip) from the bassinette. So I think I've known all this just innately but not having my cats affection is inconceivable to me. They've always been my well understood friends. I just cant imagine why they've a reputation for being cold to some people.
I'm so grateful my cat is affectionate ❤
Congrats! 💜
I thought cats staring into your eyes was a sign of mistrust. I keep hearing all these contradicting things all over the internet I don't frickin know what to believe anymore..... And I still don't know if my cat hates me or not....
I had Lily for almost 21 years she might not have liked me but I pet her plenty.
One of my cats moves it's tail like it is nervous even, if it comes to me to for pets. Sometimes it is glued to me, purrs with happines and demands pets, while it still moves the tail with agression 😮 I mostly understand cats, but this is so mixed constant behaviour, that I can not figure out, what that means 😮 Any ideas people?
What is up with the kitten attacking the guinea pig???
Trying to get it to play. Cats sometimes have difficulty grokking that other things are not cats.
My cat pees in the litterbox but often poops just IN FRONT of the litterbox and i haven't been able to associate the possible problem because he does it even if i'm at home with him. Back to work, shower and while i'm dining he cry in the bathroom and if i don't go there he poops outside the litterbox. If i arrive in time he runs in the litterbox and poops inside. It's like he want to be guarded only when he have to poop. Maybe because he often does the same when i'm pooping. I can guarantee it's a perfectly healthy, happy and really calm chubby neutered scottishfold. How much i want to be in his mind...
I had a cat that pooped outside the litter box. I bought an extra box that wasn't covered. He never pooped outside of the box again.
@@usps7658 his is the only solution I haven't tried. You made me remember having once heard that cats would ideally prefer to piss and shit in different litter boxes...Let's buy this 2 litterbox hoping for the best but I wouldn't bet on it...I believe he does it for attention or to be guarded 😅
My cat is a very good boy. However, he is very picky about his food. The vet says he's perfectly health and the right weight. He just doesn't seem to eat or eats very little.
I have a cat who was feral. But, now she will not get off me. When I sleep, she has to sleep next to me. When I sit, she has to be on my lap. If my husband is next to me, she will climb over him, and get on my lap. But, then again. He works 12hr shifts, my daughter does not live at home, but comes home on her days off to do laundry, Cats also know how much you love them.
If it can't appreciate the love, care and safety that you provide it then it simply needs to go.
I think many in the comments section only think of 'Western' cats?! There are millions of cats around the world living on the streets in very poor conditions. Giving them a caring home, nutritious food, comfort and security is more than what most cats will ever receive.
There are human beings that require my attention rather more than me trying to 'figure out' and change by behaviour for a cat?!
My Fluffy flicks her tail back and forth when being petted and when playful.
Alas my cat wags his tail as he purrs and flops around for more pets. I don't think he got the memo.
So this vid is not really about why the cats don’t love you, but about their health signs
I had a cat that loved to sit on my shoulder
I love your videos
I'm very happy to know this! Thank you! 💜
Cat my wife bonded with is messed up. She acts scared. She only approaches me when hungry.
I usually bond well with neighbor's cats.
I had one cat who I bonded with. Once in a lifetime.
NEVER use ANY sprays for your cats! Most have essential oils in them which are EXTREMELY toxic to cats
you: "let them come to you"
My cat: "I'll pass on that." lol
my cat NEVER comes to me for much of anything besides food an that's it lol. He def. is no cuddler what-so-ever which is a shame because I am and my late cat was who used to sleep by my side near my chin every night.
sadly this one obviously is different. and different breed for that matter. he rather be elsewhere or looking out the window then cuddling up.
My rehomed cat left a room within seconds of my entering the room. 7 months in she started laying at the foot of my mattress for few hours while I sleep. Yesterday for the first time she stretched out on the sofa next to me, groomed herself and napped. She still shuns my physical touches 50% of the time.
Get yourself a stuffed cat to pet. I did that to avoid over petting my real cat.
the less you approach them, the more they'll approach you to get any social needs met. they learn they need to ask for attention and how to ask for it, and both of these are good things.
best of luck to you, and i hope your cat makes progress in this area like the wind!
[also them coming to check on you for any reason is a good sign]
My cat doesn't actually doesn't slow blink. Since she was raised from a young age with too many other cats.
My cat does all these things, but then sleeps next to me at night and during the day when I work. So I guess she hates how much she loves me.
When my cat is cranky and bossy he makes a big effort to slap something nearby with his tail
There is nothing complex about them…
Sad meow = play with me
Morning wakeup nudge against face = good, you are breathing, now feed me
I get all wheelies from the kitties.
What about when my cats knead into my leg? I have scabs on my thigh from all the kneading.
Feline love sign! 😸 💜
My cat excessively licks but it isn't herself. She follows me around and licks my legs, if I'm sitting down then she jumps up to lick my area or if I am in bed she climbs up and licks my arms, face and hair lol. Any idea ?
Aaaaaw, I thought my girls loved me. Now I know ❤
My cat flicks their tail a lot. Aggressively flicking their tail, but my cat normally does that when he's looking out of a window. He flicks his tail sometimes when he Isn't looking out of a window and I've always known he's unhappy, but forgot what it means but my family always compares him to a dog and say he's 'happy' even though he's a feline. A lot of people I know(including my family) will call their cat a cat-dog that their cat's like a dog. Even so, their movement of their tails' means the same. I never understood when people say cats wagging their tail like that are happy. I'm gonna somehow make improvement on my cat being more calm/happy.
The little gremlin might be bored.
My cat breed lynx / Siamese breed wags his tail when he plays with my newish cat and he like thumps his tail on the ground but not like fast does that mean he's enjoying it or doesn't like it?
Mine love me 24/7 they cant live without me
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@@TheCuriousCatt 100% true
I, too, am beset by buzzy barnacles.
my cat actually does wag her tail like a dog. Up in the air and back forth. Then invade my personal space with face licks and headbutts
Unfortunately my cat loves me and there’s nothing I can do about it 😂
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This is hilarious
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Gotta go further though.....
Make a vid titled ( 7 signs your cat hates you and is trying to kill you)....
😂 Please make that video....
Please
Please
Please
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I know my cat loves me but I wanted to watch this anyway
Most chatGPT *ss video i've heard in a while.
Mf like, "Did your cat sneeze? They may be showing signs of anxiety. Did your cat purr too long? Anxiety, or uncomfortable in their environment. Did your cat stick their butt up when you patted it? This is a sign of anxiety and should be corrected by the owner otherwise environment."
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My cat loves me!
so my cat does love me :>
Congratulations! 😸 💜
Apart from the first point I don't understand where you are talking about the love of a cat for their human
Thank God . ... My cats loves me 😢😅😂
I have to disagree...cats making direct eye contact can be a sign of dominance. They will make contact then look away - its not lack of love, but respect. Before we think our cats have "emotional" issues if they have litter box issues, have you changed the litter brand? Have you cleaned the box? There should be a box for "each" cat plus one. You as an owner can tell if something is off. Know your cat and trust your instincts.
My maines loves me he's a nebelung or a long haired Russian blue. Idk what is it but all cats love me even feral cats will come up to me and rub on me cats that hate people will rub on my legs
What would cause a cat to bite their own fur out?
We have a cat I pay for food.
I dont give a s*t if they love me or not. 🤸
Good video
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😸💜
As I suspected..... I have none of these 😁
this vid making me realise im a cat
"7 Signs That Unfortunately Your Cat Doesn't Love You" = sadistic clickbait for Desperate, Lonely "Cat People." What you then list are signs a person's cat may be suffering, stressed, or communicating needs in a way their owners don't understand; NONE of these things are signs "Your Cat Doesn't Love You." Shame on you for taking what would otherwise be an (somewhat, on a basic level) informative and useful article, but instead, giving it a headline and scary context, in a direct attempt to capitalize on crazy sad cat ppl's worst fears. GROSS.
I know my dear cat loves me. He also reminds me to pay the rent.
Is he charging you a lot for rent? 😂
My cat is like this, so I have taken your advice, and she is off to a shelter right now . Thanks for pointing what a bad cat parent.
I have a kitten 7 months old. He won't calm down, or listen. Ive had kittens b4 that grew up to be very loving. This one destroys my house, & I have put things away for him not to get into. He has all kinds of toys, scratching post, that he knocks down. I keep trying to teach him, & I could go on but, this comment would go on forever. Any suggestions, I hate to re-home him, maybe I'm not a fit for him? I watch most of your videos & seem to be doing things right? Like I said had kittens/cats b4. Not like this one, any suggestions would be welcomed?
Our cat was like that and he did calm down eventually. You can get some advice from your vet and calming plugs work quite well to. Good luck 😊
I have a kitty named Ebony. She was just naturally wild and spicy. But she calmed down once she matured. My suggestion is play with him. Get toys you can interact with him. Like yarn or the little fishing pole toys with the little fish or ball at the end of them. That way you will wear him out and he will be more tame. If he’s your only pet, try getting a second kitten around the same age for him to play with.
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Thank you for the suggestions. Have tried it all except getting another kitten/cat. Really don't want another so, I'm going to keep trying. Like I said had other cats & never had these issues. I'm getting frustrated & worn out. I keep saying another mth but, he gets worse not better. ☹️
@@catwoman6579
Thank you, what are calming plugs? I was going to take him to the vet to see what they say. I might still do that. Really is a challenge, keeps me up at night getting into things. It's just frustrating! 😕
if he’s not already neutered then doing that will help a lot and will be better for both of you in the long run